[Tweaker behavior is, indeed, something Saul sees on a near daily basis. He's used to all levels of it, from the total mess barely able to function level to the kind that more innocent souls might never notice. It's not a surprise to him that Lalo uses, even if he might not know the specifics of Lalo's drug of choice but it does make navigating him more dangerous than previously. Sober Lalo might be able to restrain himself better to either blend in or get what he wants, but Saul doubts high Lalo has that same level of self control.

But his story seems to have worked enough to get Lalo back on track. Probably because it really isn't entirely a lie. As much as he's glad to not be stuck as some Cinnabon manager in Nebraska, it's more than a bit concerning to be whisked away to the middle of who knows where with no memory of it happening.

He lets Lalo continue his story, nodding where appropriate in agreement. He needs this information anyway, apparently, since this will end up being his first case here in the Elysium whether he likes it or not, so he might as well do his best to show Lalo he's on his side for real he promises.]

You ask me, your actions are perfectly understandable. I may be a squeamish guy myself, but even someone like me gets it. Doing your job, and protecting a kid on top of it, if anything, they ought to pay you extra for that. In some places, that'd be model employee behavior.

[well, maybe without the gang war and stabbing part... but there's no helping that where Lalo is concerned.]